Make 2nds Count

⭐ We're very excited to launch our 'Make Christmas Count' campaign today! Our beautiful personalised baubles are now online to purchase, giving you the opportunity to dedicate a bauble in honour or in memory of someone with secondary breast cancer. Their name will also be added to our Tree of Hope, available to view online. And new for this year, you can also purchase a ceramic star that you can decorate yourself. A great opportunity for some crafting fun with friends or family that you can hang on your own tree or give to someone else as a gift! All the proceeds raised from our Christmas baubles will help us continue our support services for those living with secondary breast cancer. Buy your baubles here: https://lnkd.in/gQJWuFgj

For #NationalTrusteesWeek we'd like to say a big thank you to our Trustees. They play an important part in our governance and collectively bring a wealth of skills, experience and knowledge to the charity. And they do it voluntarily! Thank you Heather Moffitt, Professor David Cameron, Lesley Stephen, Joanne Lacey, John Ward, Ian McCarlie and Peter Canney You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/drQdZkKa #trustees #cancercharity #secondarybreastcancer #metastaticbreastcancer

We want to hear where and how you get support if you are affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Our quick and simple survey is all about understanding what support you need from us. From dealing with difficult conversations to pain management, estate planning to clinical trials, we want to know what topics you currently get support with and those that you don't, so that we can see how to shape our support services for the future. Your thoughts will help to shape our new strategy – the plan we’ll use to guide our work over the next few years – and we are always keen to make sure our community and those that care for them, are at the centre. The survey will take only a few minutes, and we really appreciate you taking time to fill it in: https://lnkd.in/ggMgedhs Thank you! #secondarybreastcancer #metastaticbreastcancer #support

Today is #WorldSingingDay and it’s just 2 weeks to go to our fun Massaoke Ltd Fundraiser Drygate Brewing Co. 2nd Nov in #Glasgow. In addition to the sing-along legends Rockstar Weekend, we’re delighted to announce the support act local indie-rock musician Allan Purvis. Doors open 7PM and there are still some tickets available, so tell your friends to join the party and fundraise to support those living with secondary breast cancer Highlights of the night will include: ⭐Fab raffle with prizes from the likes of IHG Hotels & Resorts Radisson Blu Bravissimo Ironbru Nairn's Oatcakes and many more ⭐ Selfie Station for you to rock your best smile ⭐ Live vote on the final song: Bohemian Rhapsody vs. Mr Brightside ⭐ Money can’t buy experiences silent auction from Fatboy Slim, The View, Celtic FC and more. So bid here https://lnkd.in/gdwpvj8U share this post, grab your ticket and BRING THE SING! #Massaoke #MassaokeScotland #Make2ndsCount #secondarybreastcancerawareness #fundrasing #concert #teamnightout #rockstarweekend #rockstarweekendband #gig #fundraiser #SBC #Queen #TheKillers

A huge thank you to Scotland Office and the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Scotland Secretary of State, for hosting a wonderful event last night at Dover House, Whitehall to showcase our 'Truth Be Told' exhibition for #breastcancerawarenessmonth The exhibition portrays a number of striking photographs, taken by the talented Jennifer Willis, that show the visible and invisible sides to living with secondary breast cancer, demonstrating vulnerability, resilience and hope. Tansy Main, Make 2nds Count Community Ambassador, who features in the exhibition, closed the evening by sharing her inspiring story of living with the disease. Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome Make 2nds Count to the Scotland Office. Secondary breast cancer is not widely understood, and Make 2nds Count does fantastic work supporting people with the disease, but also raising awareness and fundraising for treatment. It was inspiring to hear about their work and the stories of those living with secondary breast cancer.” Thank you to everyone that attended, including Baroness Morgan of Drefelin, members of our secondary breast cancer community, pharmaceuticals Novartis and AstraZeneca, and others from the breast cancer sector. Dover House also lit up in our charity colour as part of our Shine a Light initiative as a symbol of unity. A special thank you to our sponsors that made the event possible: InsuranceWith MNM Developments (Scotland) Ltd & Smith+Nephew #secondarybreastcancer

We are here for those affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with secondary breast cancer for a while, here is a quick reminder of how Make 2nds Count can help you. 💜 Support groups - our 17 in-person monthly Tea & Chat groups across the UK create safe spaces to build friendships and get peer-to-peer support. Find your local group here: https://lnkd.in/ghv6RD3n 💜 Online community - our closed Facebook group is a space to connect with others, share information and get support: https://lnkd.in/gJHf-yg 💜 Information and resources - our website has lots of information about living with secondary breast cancer, treatments and support in your local area https://lnkd.in/ehg6TdMy 💜 Wellbeing programme - we have a range of weekly online activities including Pilates, Yoga, Breathwork and Mindfulness, all designed to help your mental and physical health. https://lnkd.in/gsRQ5yHc 💜 Patient Trial Advocate Service - our nurses Mel and Vivienne can help you explore clinical trials as part of your treatment journey. Our free, confidential service can provide you with important information, answer any questions and do a trial search on your behalf. Book an appointment here: https://lnkd.in/g5diYTBk #secondarybreastcancersupport #livingwithsecondarybreastcancer #breastcancerwellbeing #wellbeing #support #metastaticbreastcancer

We're with Pinsent Masons Edinburgh this afternoon raising awareness with Capital Square colleagues for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are in the area, come and say Hi! It was amazing to see Capital Square - Edinburgh lit up last night in our charity colours as part of our Shine A Light initiative, to raise awareness about secondary breast cancer and symbolise hope and unity for all those living with it. Huge thanks to everyone that turned up last night to support it in the cold! #ShineALight #SecondaryBreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #CaptialSquare

A huge thank you to all of the amazing companies, venues and landmarks that lit up the night sky with our charity colours over the weekend for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer awareness day yesterday (13 Oct). From BT Tower Cardiff Castle and WSM Grand Pier to the Capital Centre, Edinburgh, The Penshaw Monument and Gateshead Millennium Bridge, it's been incredible to see so many cities getting involved. And thank you to our brilliant community who got chilly taking photos! There's only one day dedicated to raising awareness for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer nationally, so we are thankful to everyone who has helped to make it the topic of conversation. We want to continue that conversation throughout the year so that more people know about the disease and the work we do to support those living with it. If you'd like to help us raise important awareness about secondary breast cancer through your organisation, get in touch. #ShineALight #SecondaryBreastCancerAwarenessDay #LivingwithSecondaryBreastCancer

Today is secondary (metastatic) breast cancer awareness day. Research from GenesisCare UK shows that 1 in 3 people in the UK do not know what secondary breast cancer is. Do you? Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer is a cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. It is incurable but treatable, and has a devastating impact on those affected and their families. With an estimated 61,000 women and men living in the UK with this disease, and 1,000 people losing their lives to it every month, we think it needs to be talked about more and understood more. Our mission is for our community to live longer, better lives alongside secondary breast cancer. We're here to give hope to everyone affected by this disease: https://lnkd.in/ehg6TdMy #secondarybreastcancerawarenessday #secondariesonthe13th #secondarybreastcancer #livingwithsecondarybreastcancer

Today is secondary (metastatic) breast cancer awareness day. Research from GenesisCare UK shows that 1 in 3 people in the UK do not know what secondary breast cancer is. Do you? Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer is a cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. It is incurable but treatable, and has a devastating impact on those affected and their families. With an estimated 61,000 women and men living in the UK with this disease, and 1,000 people losing their lives to it every month, we think it needs to be talked about more and understood more. Our mission is for our community to live longer, better lives alongside secondary breast cancer. We're here to give hope to everyone affected by this disease: https://lnkd.in/ehg6TdMy #secondarybreastcancerawarenessday #secondariesonthe13th #secondarybreastcancer #livingwithsecondarybreastcancer